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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has promised to address cybersecurity risks within each state’s election systems. DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson remarked during a conference call earlier this month that while DHS is not aware of any credible threats to the general election systems, multiple entities are available to offer support and assistance in protecting […]

The CGSC Foundation recently published and distributed a 2016-2017 Academic Year calendar for CGSC and CGSC Foundation major events scheduled during the Class of 2017’s time at Fort Leavenworth (August 2016 – June 2017). Major class schedule items such as holiday periods and major class exercises are included in the calendar, along with Foundation supported […]

National Security World Trade Center mall reopens, shows progress since 9/11, U.S. News Promises unfulfilled: How a State Department plan to stabilize Iraq broke apart, The Washington Post Disaster declared for Louisiana floods that have killed five, Reuters Prioritizing US Global Military Commitments, Defense News For US Politicians, Overcoming the Fear of Terrorism is Easier […]

On August 10, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the initial results of their Combating Zika and Future Threats Grand Challenge that was issued in April of this year. USAID’s efforts align with the whole-of-government strategy to combat Zika. The challenge called for innovations from around the world to address the current Zika outbreak […]

This week a select group of civilians was invited to participate in the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC), an event that has occurred fairly regularly since 1948, where they visited the Pentagon and other military bases to learn first hand from the troops and leaders of the armed services. The week-long conference includes 40 participants […]

National Security Homeland Security Department Builds Ties to Middle-Eastern Police Group, Government Executive DoD Releases Update of Manual Governing Defense Intelligence Activities, DoD News Army’s ‘Mad Scientist’ Initiative Looks at Future Differently, DoD News Cybersecurity How the Government Is Waging Crypto War 2.0, Motherboard Army wants more remote capabilities for defensive cyber, C4ISR Net GSA […]

National Security What Does Expanding the Definition of War Mean for the U.S. Military?, Foreign Policy 15 Years After 9/11, Is America Any Safer?, Defense One Military Officials Distorted ISIS Intelligence, Congressional Panel Says, The New York Times Missile Defense Agency Sees Its Research Focus Drop, Defense News The U.S. Has Spent $1 Trillion to […]

The White House Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity has posted a request for information (RFI) regarding cybersecurity in the digital economy. The Commission’s RFI explains their goal, stating that “Steps must be taken to enhance existing efforts to increase the protection and resilience of the digital ecosystem, while maintaining a cyber environment that encourages efficiency, innovation […]

National Security U.S. Special Operations troops aiding Libyan forces in major battle against Islamic State, The Washington Post Report offers details about Guantanamo detainees on way out, Associated Press Donald Trump brushes off the concerns of 50 national security experts, The Week Who Wants To Replace U.S.’s Aging Nuclear ICBMs?, Aviation Week Network The US […]

The Department of Defense (DoD) has updated its procedures on intelligence activities. The updated manual governs “how DoD intelligence elements will conduct activities supporting their missions while safeguarding legal rights and protections guaranteed by the Constitution to all U.S. persons,” said DoD senior intelligence oversight official Michael Mahar. Changes to DoD Manual 5240.01, “Procedures Governing the Conduct […]